The Ezra Klein Show

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This Is How Democrats Win in Wisconsin
Ben Wikler, the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, discusses whether Kamala Harris can appeal to voters in the swing state.
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Are Democrats Right to Unite Around Kamala Harris?
The Democratic Party has a chance to organize for victory.
I Watched the Republican Convention. The Democrats Can Still Win.
Ezra Klein discusses the anti-system populism on display at the 2024 G.O.P. convention — and what this might mean for the Democrats.
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The Trump Campaign’s Theory of Victory
Tim Alberta discusses why Trump’s campaign managers are increasingly confident they’re going to win by a landslide this November.
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The Economic Theory Behind J.D. Vance’s Populism
Oren Cass discusses the ideological battle within the Republican Party — and just how powerful the populist faction is.
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‘The Real Danger Within the Democratic Party of a Fundamental Crack-Up’
The Times Opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie walks through the risks of a brokered convention.
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Is Kamala Harris Underrated?
The political journalist Elaina Plott Calabro traces the political trajectory of the vice president — and why her 2016 image might be just right for 2024.
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After That Debate, the Risk of Biden Is Clear
I joined my Times Opinion colleagues Ross Douthat and Michelle Cottle to discuss the debate — and what Democrats might do next.
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Trump’s Bold Vision for America: Higher Prices!
Inflation is Biden’s weak spot. Matthew Yglesias argues that it may also be Trump’s.
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The Biggest Political Divide Is Not Left vs. Right
Yanna Krupnikov probes the motivations of Americans who avoid politics — but often vote.
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